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Museum Assistant Summer Student
TEMPORARY•St. Thomas
About this role
Join the County of Elgin as a Student Museum Assistant!
Position Title: Museum Assistant, Student
Type: Temporary Full-time, Non-union
Compensation: $21.00 per hour
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm EST; 560 hours worked between May 5, 2026, and September 5, 2026
Vacancy: 1 existing vacancy
About the Role:
The Elgin County Museum, a department of the County of Elgin, has a contract position available for a Museum Assistant, Summer Student.
The program, made possible by financial assistance from the Government of Canada through the Young Canada Works in Heritage Institutions Program, as well as the County of Elgin, entails the following:
- Research into artifacts and related materials to support upcoming exhibits
- Online marketing support
- Addition of records to the Museum’s database
- Reception and programming support.
- Proof of enrollment in post-secondary education in museum studies, Canadian history or related discipline.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.
- Familiarity with database management systems and scanning and previous experience in a museum setting are definite assets.
- Must be between 15-30 years of age and returning to school in Fall 2026 to meet funding approval.
Apply now! To be considered, please complete the application process through our website https://www.elgincounty.ca/careers/.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing [email protected] with the job title in the subject line.
What you'll do
- The Museum Assistant will conduct research into artifacts and related materials to support upcoming exhibits, as well as provide online marketing support. Additional responsibilities include adding records to the Museum’s database and offering reception and programming support.
About County of Elgin
The County of Elgin provides a safe, pleasant community for all citizens through a variety of services designed to promote quality of life and our rich heritage.
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What does a Museum Assistant Summer Student do at County of Elgin?
As a Museum Assistant Summer Student at County of Elgin, you will: the Museum Assistant will conduct research into artifacts and related materials to support upcoming exhibits, as well as provide online marketing support. Additional responsibilities include adding records to the Museum’s database and offering reception and programming support..
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The Museum Assistant Summer Student position at County of Elgin is based in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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